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The method of questioning that aims to facilitate the "birthing" of the interlocutor's own truths, which they carry within themselves unknowingly.

To feign ignorance to lead the interlocutor to expose their own contradictions and become aware of the fragility of their knowledge.

To act in harmony with the natural flow of things, without forcing, without resistance. This is not inaction, but effective and effortless action.

The void is not nothingness, but infinite potential.It is space that makes things useful (the emptiness of a vase, the emptiness of a room).

Act in harmony with the natural flow of things, without forcing or resisting unnecessarily.

Spontaneous Naturalness or 'Thus of Itself'. *Ziran* is the state of being natural, without artifice or forced effort, in accordance with one's profound nature.

Radical distinction between what depends on us (judgments, actions, will) and what does not (the body, reputation, actions of others, events).

Accept, and even love, everything that happens, including trials, considering it as the raw material necessary for the exercise of virtue.

Premeditation of worst-case scenarios, not for the purpose of anxiety, but for mental preparation and the reduction of their emotional impact should they occur.

Mentally extract yourself from your personal situation to contemplate events from a cosmic, universal perspective.

Remember that we are mortal.Meditate on death not to worry, but to give value to each moment and clarify your priorities.

Maintain constant attention to one's own thoughts, judgments and impulses to examine them before acting.

The art of consolation in the face of loss, which consists of placing mourning in a broader perspective of the human condition and finding comfort in reason.

Regardless of the external circumstances, we can preserve an internal space of peace and freedom that no one can take away from us.

Distinguishing what depends on us (our thoughts, our actions) from what does not depend on us (the actions of others, events) is the key to serenity.

Accepting what happens, including illness, as part of the natural order, while acting on what depends on us.

That which constitutes an obstacle can become the path itself. Every difficulty is an opportunity for growth and the cultivation of virtue.

Recognize that we cannot control our loved one's illness or disability, but only our way of responding to it and supporting them.

Fully appreciate the moments shared with your loved one, without projecting yourself into a distressing future.

State of tranquility of the soul, absence of disturbances. This is the ultimate goal of the Epicurean life.

The Four-Part Remedy: 1. Do not fear the gods. 2. Do not fear death. 3. That which is good is easy to acquire. 4. That which is terrible is easy to endure.

Friendship is the most precious good for a happy life. It offers security, trust, and shared pleasure.

The idea that to be happy, one must avoid the quest for glory and tumultuous public life. Focus on your garden, close friends, and peace of mind.

Paying intentional attention to the present moment, without judgment.

Everything is in perpetual flux. Nothing is permanent, neither states of happiness nor states of suffering.

Recognizing suffering (both one's own and that of others) and actively wishing to alleviate it.

1. Life is suffering (Dukkha).2. Suffering comes from desire and attachment.3. Cessation of suffering is possible.4. The path to cessation is the Eightfold Path.

All that exists is in perpetual change. Nothing is permanent, neither life nor suffering. This understanding aids in accepting losses as an integral part of existence.

To be fully present in the moment, without judgment. To observe one"s thoughts and sensations without identifying with them or fleeing from them.

To afford oneself the same kindness and compassion that one offers to a close friend, recognizing one's own suffering and needs.

Mudita is sympathetic joy, the happiness felt in the face of others' happiness. It is the antidote to jealousy and envy, one of the four immeasurable qualities of Buddhism.

Interdependence (Pratītyasamutpāda) teaches that nothing exists in isolation.We are all interconnected and dependent on each other.Absolute autonomy is an illusion.

You are not defined by a nature or a past. You are what you do. Your identity is to be built through your actions.

The world has no intrinsic meaning (the Absurd). A dignified human being is one who rebels against this absurdity by living passionately, creating, and upholding their freedom.

To lie to oneself, to deny one’s freedom and responsibility by hiding behind excuses, social roles, or determinism.

The awareness of our own mortality gives authentic meaning to our existence. Confronting death frees us from superficial concerns.

The feeling of being a stranger can become a strength: it allows one to see the world with new eyes and to build one's own identity beyond conventions.

Man is nothing other than what he makes himself.After a breakup, it's an opportunity to redefine your life plan, to reinvent yourself.

Anxiety arises from our freedom: we are responsible for our choices in a world without guarantees.This anxiety can become a guide to authenticity.

Faced with the absurdity of existence (the gap between our need for meaning and the silence of the world), creative revolt is the response.

Old age confronts us with finitude but can also be a time of freedom, freed from social constraints and ambitions.

Find meaning and dignity in a situation that may seem unfair or absurd, transforming the ordeal into an act of love.

To learn to view one's thoughts as mere mental events (words, images), rather than as commands or absolute truths.

Identifying one's core values and taking concrete actions that move in their direction, despite the presence of difficult emotions or thoughts.

Welcoming difficult thoughts and emotions without trying to avoid, suppress, or control them. It is not resignation, but an active openness.

Identifier les pensées automatiques dysfonctionnelles ('distorsions cognitives') et les remplacer par des pensées plus réalistes et nuancées.

Systematic errors of thought that distort reality (e.g., all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, catastrophizing, mind-reading, mental filter).

Philosophical hypothesis: "Live your life as if you had to live it over and over again, identical in every detail, for eternity." It serves as a test of the value of our actions.

Not a desire for domination over others, but a fundamental drive for growth, fulfillment, and self-transcendence.

An ideal of the man who surpasses himself, who creates his own values ​​and who says 'yes' to life in all its complexity.

Hierarchy of the sources of happiness: health, temperament, and intelligence (what one is) are more important than wealth (what one has), which itself is more important than reputation (what one represents).

For the sage, solitude is not a punishment but a refuge from mediocrity and the troubles of the social world.

Definition: A passive emotion (passion) becomes less powerful as soon as we form a clear and distinct idea of it. To understand the cause of an emotion is to begin to free oneself from it.

Each being strives to persevere in its existence and to increase its power to act. Joy is the increase of this power, sadness its decrease.

The human being is not primarily motivated by pleasure or power, but by the need to find meaning in their existence.

The human capacity for self-distancing, involving the ability to attain a critical remove from one's own being, thoughts, and emotional states.

Even in the most terrible situations, the human being can find meaning in their suffering. This meaning becomes a force for survival and resilience.

The ability to maintain hope and find meaning even in the face of tragic aspects of existence: suffering, guilt and death.

To discover that even suffering can have meaning when it is experienced for someone you love.

Five pillars of well-being: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment.

Recognizing and appreciating the positive aspects of one's life.

Cultivating small moments of joy and connection in everyday life, even amidst challenging circumstances.

Peace is not simply the absence of war but an active state which must be built through reason, law and cooperation between peoples.

The need for roots is one of the most important needs of the human soul. It is nourished by real participation in a community, a culture, a place.

Recognition is the fundamental need to be seen, respected, and valued by others. According to Hegel, it is through mutual recognition that we become fully human.

describes the separation between the worker and the product of their labour, the process of production, and their own humanity. Marx views this as a major source of suffering.

We are all citizens of the world before belonging to a nation. This perspective transcends borders and unifies humanity.

The courage to assert ourselves despite anxiety, to create despite fear, to exist authentically despite threats to our being.

Our body is not an object but the site of our experience of the world. Trauma is inscribed in the body, and healing also involves it.

To move from a romantic, idealized vision of love to a more mature understanding that accepts the imperfection and complexity of relationships.

Minimalism as a path to essentialism.

Health is not a fixed state but the capacity to create new life norms, to adapt to changes.

Solitude can be a richness when chosen: it allows for introspection, creativity and connection with oneself.

The genuine encounter with the other occurs in the I-Thou relationship, where the other is acknowledged as a subject and not as an object.

The beauty of imperfection involves accepting and even celebrating flaws, scars, and imperfections as an integral part of beauty.

The reason for being; that which motivates you to rise in the morning. It represents the intersection of four fundamental elements: what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.

Patient and dignified endurance in the face of adversity. It is the ability to bear difficulties with grace, without complaining, while maintaining one's integrity.

Literally 'there is nothing to be done' - the calm acceptance of that which cannot be changed.This is not passive resignation but a wisdom that frees energy for what can be done.

Old age can be a time of wisdom, serenity and accomplishment if lived well, freed from the passions of youth.

Reconnaître que notre humanité se réalise à travers nos liens avec les autres, et qu'aider fait partie de notre essence.

Ubuntu est une philosophie africaine qui affirme que l'humanité d'une personne se réalise à travers ses relations avec les autres. 'Je suis parce que nous sommes' signifie que notre identité et notre bien-être sont intrinsèquement liés à la communauté.

Sankofa est un concept Akan du Ghana symbolisé par un oiseau qui regarde en arrière. Il enseigne qu'il n'est pas honteux de retourner chercher ce qu'on a oublié ou perdu - nos racines, notre sagesse ancestrale, nos valeurs.

Rumi enseigne que nos blessures et nos souffrances ne sont pas des obstacles mais des ouvertures. C'est par nos fêlures que la lumière de la conscience et de la transformation peut pénétrer.

Pour Rumi, l'amour n'est pas seulement un sentiment mais une force cosmique de transformation. L'amour dissout l'ego, connecte à l'universel et permet de transcender la souffrance individuelle.

Ibn Arabi enseigne que toute existence est une manifestation de l'Être unique. Cette vision dissout les frontières entre soi et l'autre, entre le particulier et l'universel.

The annihilation of the individual ego to merge into the divine presence. Ceasing to be a drop to become the ocean.

Cette grande parole (Mahavakya) des Upanishads révèle que l'essence individuelle (Atman) est identique à l'essence universelle (Brahman). Notre vraie nature transcende les limitations de l'ego.

Patanjali définit le yoga comme l'arrêt des fluctuations du mental. Quand les vagues de pensées se calment, notre vraie nature de paix et de clarté se révèle.

Contentment – the capacity to find satisfaction and peace in the present moment, regardless of external circumstances.

The ardent discipline or creative austerity. Tapas is the inner fire that burns away impurities and forges the will through disciplined practice.

La Gita enseigne d'agir avec excellence tout en abandonnant l'attachement aux résultats. Cette attitude libère de l'anxiété de performance et du stress lié aux attentes.

Ren est la vertu centrale du confucianisme : la bienveillance, l'humanité, l'amour des autres. Elle se manifeste dans les relations justes et harmonieuses avec autrui.

Le Junzi est l'idéal confucéen de la personne cultivée et vertueuse qui se perfectionne continuellement par l'étude, la réflexion et la pratique des vertus.

Xiao (filial piety) is the respect and devotion towards one's parents and ancestors. It is a fundamental virtue that structures family and social relations in Confucian thought.

Humanistic benevolence or humanity. Ren is the cardinal Confucian virtue, the benevolent love toward others that manifests itself in all relationships.

Ritual, rites and social harmony.Li encompasses appropriate forms of behavior that create harmony in relationships and society.

L'epoché est la mise entre parenthèses de nos préjugés et croyances pour accéder à l'expérience pure des choses telles qu'elles se donnent à la conscience.

Merleau-Ponty montre que nous ne 'avons' pas un corps mais que nous 'sommes' notre corps. Le corps est notre ancrage dans le monde et le médium de toute expérience.

Dasein (being-there) designates human existence in its specificity: we are the only beings for whom our own existence is a question. This awareness opens the way to authenticity.

L'éthique du care met au centre les relations de soin et d'attention à autrui. Elle valorise l'interdépendance, la vulnérabilité partagée et la responsabilité relationnelle.

Noddings distingue le caring naturel (spontané, envers nos proches) du caring éthique (choisi, envers ceux qui ne nous sont pas naturellement proches). Les deux sont essentiels.

James soutient que dans certaines situations, nous avons le droit de croire ce qui nous aide à vivre mieux, même sans preuve définitive. La croyance peut créer sa propre vérification.

Dewey enseigne que nous apprenons en faisant, en expérimentant, en réfléchissant sur nos actions. L'erreur n'est pas un échec mais une étape de l'apprentissage.

Ricoeur montre que notre identité se construit à travers les récits que nous faisons de notre vie. Nous sommes les auteurs de notre histoire, capables de la réinterpréter.

Gadamer enseigne que comprendre l'autre implique une fusion entre notre horizon de compréhension et le sien. La vraie compréhension transforme les deux parties.

Pour Levinas, le visage de l'autre m'interpelle éthiquement avant toute réflexion. Il me dit 'Tu ne tueras point' et m'appelle à la responsabilité infinie.

Buber distingue deux modes de relation : Je-Cela (relation utilitaire, objectifiante) et Je-Tu (relation authentique, de présence mutuelle). La vraie rencontre est Je-Tu.

Augustin décrit le cœur humain comme inquiet, en quête perpétuelle de quelque chose qui le comble. Cette inquiétude est le moteur de la recherche spirituelle et du sens.

Thomas d'Aquin enseigne que la vertu n'est pas un acte isolé mais une habitude acquise par la répétition. On devient courageux en pratiquant le courage.

Face à l'absurdité de l'existence, Camus propose la révolte : refuser le suicide et le nihilisme, affirmer la vie malgré l'absence de sens transcendant.

Dans 'La Peste', Camus montre que face à l'absurde, la solidarité humaine devient la seule réponse digne. Nous sommes tous dans le même bateau.

Wabi-Sabi est une vision du monde centrée sur l'acceptation de l'impermanence et de l'imperfection. Elle trouve la beauté dans ce qui est imparfait, incomplet et éphémère. Wabi évoque la simplicité rustique, Sabi la patine du temps.

Ikigai signifie littéralement 'raison de vivre'. C'est ce qui vous fait vous lever le matin avec enthousiasme. Il se trouve à l'intersection de ce que vous aimez, ce en quoi vous êtes doué, ce dont le monde a besoin, et ce pour quoi vous pouvez être rémunéré.

Mono no aware est la conscience émue de l'impermanence des choses. C'est une sensibilité mélancolique mais douce face à la beauté éphémère de la vie, comme les cerisiers en fleurs qui ne durent qu'une semaine.

Kintsugi est l'art japonais de réparer la céramique brisée avec de la laque mélangée à de l'or. Au lieu de cacher les fissures, on les souligne, transformant l'objet brisé en quelque chose de plus beau et unique qu'avant.

Kaizen signifie 'changement bon' ou amélioration continue. C'est la philosophie des petits pas quotidiens qui, accumulés, mènent à de grandes transformations. Pas de révolution brutale, mais une évolution constante et douce.

Ma est le concept japonais de l'espace négatif, la pause, le vide entre les choses. Ce n'est pas un vide à remplir mais un espace plein de potentiel et de signification. Le silence entre les notes fait la musique.

Gaman est la capacité d'endurer l'inévitable avec patience et dignité. Ce n'est pas de la résignation passive mais une force intérieure qui permet de traverser les épreuves sans se plaindre ni abandonner.

Shoganai signifie 'il n'y a rien à faire' ou 'c'est comme ça'. C'est l'acceptation sereine de ce qui échappe à notre contrôle, sans amertume ni résignation défaitiste, mais avec sagesse pratique.

Héraclite enseigne que tout est en perpétuel changement. 'On ne se baigne jamais deux fois dans le même fleuve.' Le changement est la seule constante de l'univers, et résister au flux cause la souffrance.

Héraclite enseigne que les opposés sont interdépendants et se transforment l'un en l'autre. Le jour devient nuit, la vie devient mort, la joie devient tristesse. Comprendre cela apporte sagesse et équilibre.

Le conatus est l'effort fondamental de tout être pour persévérer dans son existence et augmenter sa puissance d'agir. C'est l'élan vital qui nous pousse à vivre, à croître, à nous épanouir.

Spinoza distingue les affects passifs (subis, qui diminuent notre puissance) des affects actifs (dont nous sommes la cause, qui augmentent notre puissance). La sagesse consiste à transformer les passions en actions.

Pour Spinoza, la béatitude est la joie suprême qui naît de la connaissance intuitive de soi et du monde. Comprendre, c'est être libre. La raison est le chemin vers la joie durable.

Pour Schopenhauer, la compassion (Mitleid) est le seul fondement authentique de la morale. En ressentant la souffrance d'autrui comme la nôtre, nous transcendons l'égoïsme et accédons à une vérité profonde sur l'unité de tous les êtres.

Schopenhauer voit la souffrance comme résultant de la volonté aveugle qui nous pousse sans cesse vers des désirs insatisfaits. La sagesse consiste à apaiser cette volonté par la contemplation esthétique, la compassion et le détachement.

Pour Kierkegaard, l'angoisse naît de notre confrontation avec la liberté absolue et les possibilités infinies de l'existence. Elle n'est pas à fuir mais à traverser comme passage vers l'authenticité.

Kierkegaard enseigne que certaines vérités ne peuvent être atteintes par la raison seule. Le 'saut de la foi' est l'acte de s'engager malgré l'incertitude, de choisir de croire et d'agir sans garantie.

Cette prière Lakota signifie 'Tous mes parents' ou 'Nous sommes tous reliés'. Elle exprime la vision d'une interconnexion profonde entre tous les êtres : humains, animaux, plantes, pierres, étoiles.

Le principe des Sept Générations enseigne que chaque décision doit être prise en considérant son impact sur les sept générations futures. C'est une éthique de responsabilité à long terme envers nos descendants.

Næss propose d'élargir notre sens du 'soi' pour inclure la nature entière. Quand nous réalisons que nous sommes la nature, protéger l'environnement devient aussi naturel que protéger notre propre corps.

Ahimsa n'est pas simplement l'absence de violence mais une force active d'amour et de compassion. C'est le refus de nuire par la pensée, la parole et l'action, combiné à une action positive pour le bien.

Satyagraha signifie 's'accrocher à la vérité'. C'est la résistance non-violente basée sur la conviction que la vérité et l'amour finiront par triompher. C'est une force morale qui transforme l'adversaire plutôt que de le détruire.

Le Yin-Yang représente la dualité complémentaire de toutes choses. Yin (féminin, réceptif, sombre) et Yang (masculin, actif, lumineux) ne s'opposent pas mais se complètent et se transforment mutuellement.

La simplicité volontaire est le choix conscient de réduire sa consommation et ses possessions pour se concentrer sur l'essentiel. Moins de choses, plus de vie. Moins de bruit, plus de sens.

Nietzsche invite chacun à découvrir et réaliser sa nature unique, à devenir l'artiste de sa propre vie. Ce n'est pas imiter les autres mais créer sa propre voie, ses propres valeurs.

L'otium est le loisir créatif et contemplatif, opposé au negotium (affaires). C'est un temps consacré à la réflexion, à l'étude et à l'épanouissement personnel, considéré par les Romains comme essentiel à une vie accomplie.

Le Sabbat est un temps sacré de repos et de cessation du travail, une architecture du temps qui crée un sanctuaire dans la semaine. C'est une pratique de résistance contre l'idolâtrie de la productivité.

Teshuvah (return, repentance) is a process of inner transformation which allows one to return to one's authentic essence.It is a path of repair and renewal.

L'acédie est un état de torpeur spirituelle, d'ennui profond et de dégoût pour l'action. Reconnue par les moines médiévaux, elle invite à comprendre l'ennui comme un signal d'appel vers quelque chose de plus profond.

La confiance en soi (Self-Reliance) est la conviction que chaque individu possède en lui-même les ressources nécessaires pour vivre authentiquement. Elle invite à faire confiance à sa propre voix intérieure plutôt qu'aux jugements extérieurs.

Non-conformity is the refusal to blindly submit to social norms. It invites one to think for oneself and to live according to one's own values rather than according to the expectations of others.

La praxis est l'action délibérée orientée vers un but, distincte de la simple production (poiesis). Elle implique une réflexion sur les fins et les moyens, transformant l'acteur lui-même dans le processus.

Phronesis (practical wisdom) is the ability to discern the right action in a particular situation.It is not learned from books but through experience and reflection.

Temperance, moderation, and self-mastery. Sophrosyne is the inner harmony that arises from the due measure in all things.

The opportune moment or the qualitative time.Unlike chronos (quantitative time), kairos is the favorable moment when right action becomes possible.

Le concept de 'suffisamment bon' (good enough) suggère que la perfection n'est ni nécessaire ni souhaitable. Une mère 'suffisamment bonne', un travail 'suffisamment bon' permettent la croissance et l'authenticité.

Human dignity is the intrinsic and unconditional value of each person.According to Kant, humanity must always be treated as an end in itself, never simply as a means.

Grace is a free and unmerited gift that liberates from guilt and opens to a new life. It invites one to accept being loved unconditionally.

Unconditional and selfless love. Agape is the love that gives without expecting anything in return, that loves the other for their own sake, regardless of their qualities or actions.

Shoshin (esprit du débutant) est l'attitude d'ouverture, d'enthousiasme et d'absence de préjugés face à l'apprentissage, même à un niveau avancé. C'est voir chaque moment comme neuf.

The dark night of the soul is a period of profound spiritual doubt and a feeling of divine abandonment. Paradoxically, it can be a necessary stage toward a deeper faith.

Sprezzatura is the art of making what is difficult seem easy, a natural elegance that hides the effort.It is the grace that comes from perfect mastery.

The 'pathos of things' - a moved sensitivity to the impermanence of all things.It is the sweet melancholy felt in the face of the ephemeral beauty of life.

The Creative Force of Interconnection that binds all beings. Musubi is the principle of harmony and growth that unites the visible and the invisible, the past and the future.

The beauty of asymmetry and irregularity. Fukinsei celebrates natural imperfection and rejects artificial symmetry, finding harmony in imbalance.

The cosmic order, truth, justice, and universal harmony. Ma'at is the principle that maintains the balance of the universe and guides ethical conduct.

The 'extended family' or communal cooperation - a system of intrinsic solidarity wherein the community assumes the responsibility for the well-being of all its members. The individual's meaning and purpose are fundamentally derived from the collective.

The creative life force present in all things.Ashe is the power to make things happen, the energy that allows manifestation and transformation.

The inner head or personal destiny.Ori represents the divine essence within each person, the inner guide who knows our unique life path.

"We are all connected" - the recognition that all beings (humans, animals, plants, minerals, ancestors, future generations) are interconnected in the sacred circle of life.

Sacred reciprocity — the principle of balance in exchanges between humans, with nature, and the cosmos. Everything that is given must be returned to maintain harmony.

The 'in-between' space—the condition of living between two worlds, two cultures, two identities. Nepantla transforms this liminal position into a source of creativity and unique insight.

Absolute non-violence in thought, word and action. Ahimsa goes beyond the absence of physical violence to include active kindness toward all beings.

Personal duty or one’s own path. Svadharma acknowledges that each individual has a unique path to follow, distinct from that of others.

The dynamic balance of complementary opposites.Yin-Yang teaches that seemingly opposing forces are interdependent and transform into one another.

Being authentic means living according to your own truth rather than conforming to the expectations of others. It means accepting your mortality and your choices with full awareness.

The state of optimal experience wherein one is entirely absorbed in an activity, leading to a transcendence of the perception of time. Flow arises when the perceived challenges are in equilibrium with one's operative skills.

Flourishing or a flourishing life. Beyond the absence of illness, flourishing represents a state of optimal functioning that includes positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment (PERMA).

Passionate perseverance—the combination of passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is a better predictor of success than talent or intelligence.

Beyond mere resilience (the capacity to withstand shocks), antifragility denotes the ability to strengthen and flourish precisely through exposure to stressors, systemic shocks, and uncertainty.

The positive transformation that can emerge from the struggle with profoundly difficult life events. Trauma can become a catalyst for deep personal growth.

The art of living with less to live better. Minimalism is not deprivation but the liberation from the superfluous in order to focus on the essential.

Hygge is the Danish art of well-being and comfort. It is the convivial atmosphere engendered by candlelight, good company, and the simple, small pleasures of life.

The unconscious part of our personality that contains our repressed flaws, instincts, and unacknowledged desires. Integrating it rather than rejecting it is the key to wholeness (individuation).

The social mask we wear to interact with the world. The problem arises when we completely identify with the mask and forget who we are behind it.

The simultaneous occurrence of events that are not causally related but have deep meaning for the observer. It's a wink from the universe validating an intuition or a path.

The capacity to begin something new. Unlike mortality, natality is our ability to initiate, to break with the cycle of routine to create the unprecedented.

Love of the world as it is, with its horrors and beauties. It is the refusal to retreat into private life in order to engage in the public space and care for our common habitat.

To make a fair decision, imagine you don't know what position you will occupy in society (rich or poor, talented or not). This forces fairness and empathy.

Evil is not always committed by monsters, but often by ordinary people who stop thinking and blindly obey the system. The antidote is critical thinking.

A relationship with the world where one feels touched and transformed by what surrounds us (nature, art, people), as opposed to alienation where the world remains mute and cold.

Understanding that the obligation to be happy all the time is a modern tyranny that makes us unhappy. Accepting that it's okay to feel bad is sometimes the healthiest thing to do.

Understanding that our exhaustion does not come from what is forbidden to us (disciplinary society), but from the pressure of 'being able to do everything' and self-exploitation (achievement society).

The courage to speak the truth, the whole truth, even if it shocks or carries risk for the speaker. It is the harmony between what one thinks, what one says, and what one lives.

Stop asserting that things are 'good' or 'bad' in themselves. Suspending judgment allows one to achieve tranquility of the soul (ataraxia) by ceasing to fight against opinions.

When faced with multiple explanations, the simplest is often the best. Don't multiply hypotheses unnecessarily. Useful for calming complex ruminations.

Improving one's life not by adding things (more money, more gadgets), but by removing what harms (less sugar, fewer toxic relationships, less noise).

This unpleasant feeling is actually a sign of our moral vitality. It's proof that we are not indifferent to good. It is the engine of ethical change.

A ritual of forgiveness and reconciliation: 'I'm sorry, Forgive me, Thank you, I love you'. It's about cleaning erroneous memories that create conflicts by taking responsibility for one's own perception.

A concept designating climate, environment, world intelligence, and vital breath. To be wise is to have 'Sila', that is, to be connected to the rhythm of nature.

Four life principles: 1. Be impeccable with your word. 2. Don't take anything personally. 3. Don't make assumptions. 4. Always do your best.

Life in fullness. It's not 'living better' (having more), but 'living well' in harmony with community, nature, and the cosmos. Humans are not at the center, they are part of the whole.

The mixed feeling of fear and admiration in the face of what surpasses us (the raging ocean, the starry sky). It reminds us of our smallness while elevating our spirit.

The purging of passions through art. Watching a sad movie or listening to melancholic music to externalize one's own emotions and release them.

'The best victory is the one won without fighting.' Using strategy, self-knowledge, and knowledge of the adversary to resolve conflicts before they erupt.

A mental state where the mind is fixed on nothing and open to everything. It's acting without hesitation, without the 'pollution' of discursive thought. Pure flow.

To move forward, we sometimes need to break our old ways of thinking. Opinion thinks poorly, it doesn't think. We must destroy our prejudices to access truth.

The set of beliefs and values that form our worldview at a given time. Changing one's life often requires a paradigm shift, not just a change of habit.

The idea that the world is broken and that every just human action, every act of kindness, contributes to gathering the shards of divine light and repairing the universe.

Hozho is more than aesthetic beauty; it's a state of balance, health, goodness, and order. 'Walking in beauty' means living in balance with all things.

A greeting meaning 'I see you, you are important to me and I value your existence'. The response is 'Ngikhona' (I am here). We only exist because we are seen and recognized.